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SHIP 04, DIV 820 and DIV 821 Brother divisions....
This discussion is for those who have an SR in Ship 04, DIV 820 and 821, PIR 10/14/11. These are brother divisions and will be spending a lot of time together from what I understand. Remember OPSEC rules and for security purposes...no pictures of your SR or names of SR. God bless you all!
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Permalink Reply by Anne Darlene on
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Hi Ladies, I am wondering if anyone knows where to get the most current scoop on the black backpack we supposedly can bring their stuff to PIR in. I read quite a bit about it awhile ago on one of these N4M groups but didn't know if any of it applied to these DIVs. My SR said his div would be all packed from BC before the PIR ceremony and then go back for a quick grab of his stuff, walk across the street, check in at prebuds and then have liberty. All good so far. But, I'm bringing his laptop,cell phone, a couple books and some underclothes and a few civies. This is more than fits in a small backpack and I wondered if he can have a suitcase if I check in an extra one on the flight or if the black backpack is the only thing he's allowed. I found and bought one with alaptop pad in it but very little room for clothes etc. Any one know or know who I might ask?? Thanks All, it's starting to get fun to plan!!
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Permalink Reply by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on
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Anne, They now issue a black backpack to all the recruits. Since he will be in Great Lakes for A-school and you will get to pick him up after he moves his things across the street. I would just tell him at PIR to bring his back pack with him when you come to pick him up. I would put everything in it that will fit and let him take it back. Then whatever didn't fit I would have him bring it again on Saturday and put the rest of the stuff in it. They are allowed to go shopping at the mall while they are out and they can shop at the Nex to get things they need so I know they do bring things back to base with them (only those with A-school in Great Lakes). But each one of them should be told what they can and cannot bring back. It can be different depending on who is in charge of them. But he probably won't have a problem bringing the basics like the laptop, cell phone and chargers. I wouldn't worry too much about civilian clothes because they aren't allowed to wear them for a couple weeks or longer so you can mail those things to him. But I am sure he would appreciate the new underwear and maybe some PJ's :-) Just make sure he does find out what he can take back with him from the RDC's at his new base. At the boot camp base they always tell them they can't have anything.
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PIR is getting closer and closer for this PIR group. I still can't believe September is almost over, Here is just a heads up, I am working on the ribbons for your group to wear to PIR, I have several that I haven't received the payment for so if you ordered and forgot to send your payment please remember to do that :-) I will begin mailing the ribbons for this PIR group very soon. If you have any questions at all send me a message or a friend request and I will get back to you ASAP. Thanks so much!!! I hope you all get some awesome letters and fantastic phone calls this week. If you haven't seen the Encouraging questionnaire I posted in the discussion be sure and check it out. This is a really good time to send it. It is funny and has a really encouraging paragraph in it about battle stations. You can even send a couple extras for them to share with their friends and they can fill it out and send it to their family. You guys are awesome, Thanks again, Lala
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Permalink Reply by navmom on
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Hi I sent a friend request since I dont know what ribbons you are referring to... :( sorry.
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lol, thanks, I sent you all the info. I have a few orders from people in this DIV. The 800 DIV's usually get Black ribbons with gold letters to distinguish themselves, because they are special OP's, from the other DIV's. The ribbons are a great way to show your pride and support for your Sailor and they make it easy to recognize other N4M members. They also make a great keepsake for scrapbooks or framing in a shadowbox. There are pics on my page here and you can see more pics on my face book page Unique memory Makers.
Anyone who wants more info can send me a friend request.
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Permalink Reply by Laura Fay on
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Ok, technotard over here----how do I send a friend request so I can get ahold of this ribbon?
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Click on Lalas name and there should be a add as friend button.. or try to send her a message and it will prompt you to add as a friend...I did the same earlier the ribbons are cool. :) Hoping they dont make me cry though- I have been doing so much better.
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Hi Lala, I just sent a friend request too. I would love ribbon(s), but just joined and haven't been a member long enough to hunt for more information. Thanks so much.
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Thank you so much LaLa!! I'll do just that! Oh and if it's not too late, I'd love to order ribbons for my SR!!
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Thanks everyone, just click on my name and send a message or friend request. I always respond within a few hours so if you don't hear from me chances are I didn't get the message or friend request. That happen quite a bit on this site. You can also email me at: uniquememorymakers@yahoo.com Just be sure and tell me your N4M name so I will know who you are on this site.
And something I forgot to mention is most people in the 800's or Special Op's DIV's use the first name, with Black ribbon and gold letters to show they are special Op's But you can get whatever you want just let me know :-)
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